Celtic: Mills stunned at Christie update

Former England defender and now pundit Danny Mills has been reacting to a recent update regarding Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie.

According to the Daily Mail, relayed by the Daily Record last weekend, the 26-year-old’s deal actually expires in January 2022.

It was thought his contract ran until next summer, but it seems as if that is not the case.

Former boss Neil Lennon admitted Christie was open to a new challenge at some stage, with the report suggesting he could use this summer’s European Championships as a chance to impress other clubs ahead of a potential Celtic Park exit.

Mills, 43, talking to Football Insider, shared his surprise when asked about the recent news coming out of Parkhead regarding Christie, labelling it as ‘bizarre’.

“I don’t understand that.

“Normally, contracts run from the 1st of July to the 30th of June and that’s every single football contract I’ve ever seen. Unless it’s a short-term deal or a loan.

“I didn’t think that was allowed, in all honesty.

Mills added:

“It’s a bizarre situation. I’ve never heard of that before and I didn’t think it would be allowed.

“All Football League contracts all run 1st of July to 30th of June as standard and that’s how it’s always been.

“I’m not sure who’s done that deal whether it’s a stroke of genius or they’ve just put the wrong date in.”

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Transfer Tavern take

We’re with Mills as far as the shock factor of the news, and we feel it could impact new CEO Dominic McKay over the coming months, who is going to be faced with numerous tough decisions while rebuilding a stagnant squad.

Should Christie refuse to discuss a new deal, McKay and Celtic may be placed in an awkward situation.

The midfielder regularly been criticised by several supporters during the season, but he’s actually been the club’s second-best Premiership performer with a match rating average of 7.33/10, as per WhoScored.

On that basis, McKay and the rest of the Hoops hierarchy may be torn as to what to do with Christie.

They could look to sell with six months remaining on his contract, with a number of Premier League sides keen at the turn of the year, or they could look to keep him for the first half of the 2021/22 season with the risk of losing him for nothing in January 2022.

It will definitely be a situation to keep a close eye on over the summer…

In other news: Hoops source shares Eddie Howe update, find out more here. 

ليفاندوفسكي يقود بايرن ميونخ لمعاقبة فيورث برباعية في الدوري الألماني

حقق بايرن ميونخ الألماني فوزًا كبيرًا على نظيره جروتر فيورث برباعية مقابل هدف بعدما كان متأخرًا في النتيجة، بالجولة 23 من الدوري الألماني للدرجة الأولى.

تقدم هرجوتا بالهدف الأول للضيوف في الدقيقة 42 من الشوط الأول، ليدخل بايرن ميونخ غرف الملابس متأخرًا في النتيجة.

في الشوط الثاني، تعادل روبرت ليفاندوفسكي هداف بايرن ميونخ في الدقيقة 42، قبل أن يسجل سيباستيان جريسبيك هدفًا في مرماه عند الدقيقة 61 ليضع العملاق البافاري في المقدمة.

في الدقيقة 82 تمكن روبرت ليفاندوفسكي من تسجيل الهدف الثاني له والثالث لفريقه ورصاصة الرحمة للضيوف، قبل أن يختتم الرباعية تشوبو موتيتنج في الدقيقة 91.

بهذه النتيجة يصبح رصيد بايرن ميونخ 55 نقطة في المركز الأول، بينما فيورت يتذيل الترتيب بـ 13 نقطة.

Confira estádios que foram cogitados como possível casa do Fla em 2016

MatériaMais Notícias

Sem o Maracanã em boa parte de 2016, o Flamengo buscou diversas soluções para mandar seus jogos no Rio de Janeiro, mas nenhuma se concretizou. Muitos locais foram ventilados, alguns não confirmados pela diretoria rubro-negra.

Surgiram como possibilidades parcerias com Fluminense e Botafogo para mandar jogos em Edson Passos e na Arena Botafogo. O Flamengo também tentou atuar no Engenhão após a Olimpíada do Rio. Outra opção que surgiu para o Rubro-Negro foi a Arena de Deodoro, palco dos Jogos de 2016.

O Fla também teve em mãos um projeto para construir um estádio em Pedra de Guaratiba. No início do ano, surgiu até a ideia de reformar o estádio Estádio Ítalo del Cima,do Campo Grande.

Para o ano que vem, o desejo do Flamengo é ser protagonista na gestão do Maracanã. Caso isso não aconteça, o clube já pensa em um plano ‘B’ e não descarta a construção do seu próprio estádio.

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قدرة فظيعة.. شيرر يُعلق على وصول محمد صلاح للهدف 150 مع ليفربول

علق أسطورة الكرة الإنجليزية ومهاجم نيوكاسل وبلاكبرن الأسبق، آلان شيرر، على وصول جناح الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول، محمد صلاح، إلى الهدف رقم 150 مع الريدز.

سجل محمد صلاح هدفه في مباراة ليفربول ونورويتش سيتي يوم، السبت الماضي، في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وكان شيرر قد اختار، محمد صلاح، ضمن فريق الدوري الإنجليزي المثالي للجولة السادسة والعشرين.

اقرأ أيضًا | لاعب مصري وحيد.. أساطير إفريقيا يشاركون في افتتاح ملعب مباراة مصر والسنغال بـ داكار

وتحدث شيرر عن إنجاز، محمد صلاح، الجديد في عموده بموقع الدوري الإنجليزي الرسمي، وكتب: “هذا هو هدفه رقم 150 مع ليفربول”.

وتابع: “هدفه في مرمى نورويتش سيتي يدل على مهاراته وقدرته على التحكم الفظيع في الكرة ليضع الكرة داخل الشباك”.

الجدير بالذكر أن شيرر هو هداف الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز منذ بدايتها في عام 1992 برصيد 260 هدفًا يليه مهاجم مانشستر يونايتد السابق، واين روني، برصيد 208. شاهد هدف محمد صلاح الرائع في مباراة ليفربول ونورويتش سيتي

GSB ‘dreaming’ of signing for West Ham

According to a report by Il Resto del Carlino, via Sport Witness, GSB and West Ham United are ‘dreaming’ of signing former striker Marko Arnautovic this summer and are ‘on his trail’ along with Crystal Palace and Bologna.

West Ham ‘dreaming’ of Arnautovic

Arnautovic, who scored 22 goals and assisted 12 others over 65 appearances for West Ham over his last spell (Transfermarkt), could now return to Europe in the summer two years after departing east London for the Chinese Super League.

Bologna have apparently already held talks with the Austrian’s representatives but this report claims they will face stern competition to sign Arnautovic from both the Irons and Palace.

It is also said that GSB are ‘dreaming’ of his return to the capital and are even preparing a salary offer of around €4 million (£3.4m) per season to convince the striker to make a return.

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Transfer Tavern take

He was a fan favourite at the London Stadium during his last stay and manager David Moyes even called him ‘unplayable’ due to his mixture of physical strength, pace and class on the ball – but we believe the boat has sailed with Arnautovic.

Linked striking targets such as Tammy Abraham and Ivan Toney come as much better options given their age and goal returns over the last two season.

Abraham has scored 21 goals in 37 Premier League starts over the last two seasons, with Toney bagging an incredible 29 goals and 10 assists in the Championship this campaign alone (WhoScored).

Meanwhile, Arnautovic hasn’t played in a top division for two years, so bringing him back to London would undoubtedly be a gamble, especially on a big contract.

In other news: West Ham fans also want this ‘massive’ forward signed, find out more here.

Neilton pede Botafogo com 'humildade e pés no chão' pelo G6

MatériaMais Notícias

O segundo empate seguido poderia ter sido ruim, mas acabou sendo bom para o Botafogo no Campeonato Brasileiro. Com 55 pontos e na quinta posição, há certa vantagem na briga por uma vaga na Taça Libertadores. E Neilton dá a receita para o Glorioso manter o ritmo forte e confirmar a presença no G6.

– Falta um pouco, mas o empate e o resultado da rodada foram favoráveis para nós. Manteremos a humildade e os pés no chão para que alcancemos o objetivo. Não podemos nos empolgar com os comentários que vem de fora – entende o atacante.

O Atlético-PR está uma posição abaixo do Botafogo, com 51 pontos. Na sétima posição, o Corinthians tem 50, o que dá, a grosso modo, uma rodada de vantagem para a equipe comandada por Jair Ventura. Faltam quatro jogos para o fim da competição, e o Glorioso trabalha com 61 ou 62 pontos como meta.

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Exclusive: Pundit says Carlo Ancelotti trusts Duncan Ferguson’s opinion

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, Marcus Bent has revealed what Duncan Ferguson has told him about working with Carlo Ancelotti.

Ferguson’s final two seasons in his playing career crossed paths with Bent’s two years spent at Goodison Park, and the latter revealed they’re still in contact.

“I speak to him now and then. Dunc’s a hard one to get hold of and a hard one to get anything out of,” he told Football FanCast.

“He’s a very humble man and strict about what he says and what he does on and off the pitch.”

Having spent 11 seasons across two spells with the Toffees, the former Scotland striker returned to Merseyside in 2014 to become part of the coaching staff.

Following the departure of Marco Silva during December 2019, Ferguson became interim manager and remained unbeaten during a four-game spell, which included a memorable victory over Chelsea.

He was rewarded by becoming Ancelotti’s assistant after his appointment as manager later that month and has been working closely with the Italian ever since.

And Bent told Football FanCast that Ferguson has a great responsibility in his role:

“What he has said to me is that he’s good to work with, he asks Duncan’s opinion a lot of the time. The training is good, he lets Dunc take a lot of training sessions, so his opinion counts.

“Dunc is a massive Evertonian and a big part of the club, and he respects Dunc’s opinion.”

Diego fala em dever cumprido, e Everton vibra com gol na volta ao time

MatériaMais Notícias

Depois de quatro jogos sem vitória, o Flamengo voltou a conquistar um resultado positivo na noite desta quarta-feira, ao superar o América-MG, por 1 a 0, no Mineirão. O time rubro-negro não foi brilhante, mas fez o suficiente para vencer o adversário, que acabou rebaixado. O meia Diego destacou a importância do triunfo e lembrou que a equipe carioca está viva na briga pelo título do Campeonato Brasileiro.

– Enquanto for possível, continuaremos acreditando. Não tem porque pensar diferente. Depois de uma sequência de empates, fica a sensação de dever cumprido, vamos para a próxima – disse o meia à Rádio Globo.

Com o resultado, o Flamengo chegou aos 66 pontos, quatro a menos do que o líder Palmeiras. O Rubro-Negro agora seca Palmeiras e Santos, que ainda vão a campo nesta 35ª rodada.

EVERTON VOLTA COM GOL

O meia Everton voltou ao time do Flamengo em grande estilo. Ele perdeu os últimos três jogos devido a uma lesão na coxa direita. Neste retorno à equipe, ele foi fundamental, pois fez o único gol da partida, de cabeça.

– Fiquei este tempo sem jogar, acabei sentindo um pouco o ritmo de jogo no segundo tempo, mas felizmente a vitória veio – comentou à Rádio Globo.

Esta foi a segunda vez no ano que o Flamengo venceu o América-MG com um gol de Everton. No início da temporada, o Rubro-Negro bateu o adversário pelo mesmo placar, na Primeira Liga.

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جويل ماتيب عن هدفه أمام ليدز: كانت كرة رائعة من محمد صلاح

وصف جويل ماتيب، لاعب فريق ليفربول، تمريرة النجم المصري محمد صلاح إليه بالرائعة خلال مواجهة ليدز يونايتد مساء أمس في الدوري الإنجليزي.

وفاز ليفربول على ليدز يونايتد بستة أهداف دون رد على ملعب الأنفيلد، في مباراة مؤجلة من الجولة التاسعة عشر.

ونجح محمد صلاح في تسجيل الهدف الأول والثالث من ركلتي جزاء، بينما صنع الثاني لزميله جويل ماتيب. هدف ماتيب أمام ليدز.. أسيست محمد صلاح

وقال ماتيب في تصريحات نشرتها شبكة “بي بي سي” العالمية: “كان الأمر عظيمًا، لقد سجلنا عدة أهداف”.

وأضاف: “لقد حاولت من قبل أن أسجل هدفًا ولكن كنت محظوظًا تلك المرة بأنني تمكنت من التسجيل، وكانت كرة رائعة من مو صلاح”.

وواصل: “ليدز دائمًا ما يكو خصمًا خطيرًا، ولديهم دائمًا فرص بالنظر إلى الجودة والأسلوب الذي يلعبون به، ولكننا نجحنا في الفوز بتلك الطريقة”.

Ryder plays down Wilson injury

Callum Wilson will miss the remainder of Newcastle United’s season with a hamstring injury.

The lowdown

The 29-year-old picked up the injury in the closing stages of Newcastle’s 4-2 win away to Leicester City on Friday night, although the £77,000-a-week striker was able to finish the game.

Wilson has been a vital player for the Magpies this season following his arrival from Bournemouth last summer for a fee of £20m.

His brace at the King Power Stadium took him to 12 goals overall for the campaign – that’s more than double the tally of Joelington, his nearest challenger in the Newcastle ranks with five. His five assists are also a squad-high.

Wilson has already missed seven matches with a hamstring issue in 2021, though, and Newcastle picked up just three points from a possible 21 in his absence.

The latest

Chronicle Live correspondent Lee Ryder has offered Newcastle fans some reassurance on the striker’s fitness, tweeting: “It’s understood Callum Wilson injury not serious and precautionary”.

Fulham’s 2-0 defeat against Burnley on Monday night confirmed both their relegation and Newcastle’s survival, so perhaps this is merely a case of ensuring the Magpies’ star man is 100 per cent fit and firing for the new campaign.

The Toon host champions-elect Manchester City on Friday before ending the campaign against Championship-bound duo Sheffield United and Fulham.

The verdict

The initial concern for Newcastle fans may have been the recurrence of the injury. Indeed, The Athletic journalist Chris Waugh said that it would be ‘understandable’ to worry that Wilson ‘could become susceptible to similar problems in the future’.

However, Ryder’s update should ease any such concerns for now, especially with the Magpies’ top-flight status for 2021/22 being confirmed and now plenty of time for Wilson to recover fully over the summer.

In other news, could Newcastle break their transfer record this summer to sign this wantaway striker?

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